Thursday, April 25, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
This Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest features news on the Missile Defense Agency's SM-3 Block IIA program as well as coverage of the Section 809 panel's latest report.
Raytheon can now begin delivering SM-3 Block IIA interceptors to the Missile Defense Agency:
MDA lifts stop-work order on SM-3 Block IIA deliveries following intercept success
The Missile Defense Agency has lifted a stop-work order for Standard Missile-3 Block IIA guided missiles imposed on manufacturer Raytheon after the new Aegis ballistic missile interceptor failed in a key flight test a year ago.
The Section 809 panel has completed its third and final volume on streamlining the defense acquisition system:
Section 809 panel recommends DOD ditch commercial buying processes for 'readily available' procedures
The Section 809 panel has concluded its review of potential defense acquisition reforms, recommending in its final report that the Pentagon replace its commercial buying processes with simplified procedures for purchasing "readily available" products on the marketplace, in part by ditching requests for proposals.
In case you missed it, some news from yesterday on the Army's Next Generation Combat Vehicle as well as an interview with the head of Booz Allen Hamilton's defense business:
Army forced to reconsider NGCV sensor requirements
The Army is seeking "a compromise" with industry on its expectations for intelligent vehicle sensors and the costly proposals that were initially submitted, according to a service official.
Booz Allen defense chief says company has moved into more technology-centric work
The head of Booz Allen Hamilton's defense business said the company has shifted its business into deeper technology work and now is seeking to position itself as a "solutions" provider.
One last look at a free story posted late last week on former Boeing executive and acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan:
Pentagon fires back on allegations Shanahan is favoring Boeing
The Pentagon says allegations that acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan, a 31-year executive at Boeing, has acted improperly to benefit his former employer or is biased in favor of the company are unfounded and untrue.